Football Participation Numbers

[Power_I_82]

With the new classifications coming out, there is some talk of how participation numbers affect a schools decision on where they classify. I guess I'd like to get some discussion going on what is effecting schools participation/numbers. Is it lazy kids/video games or are you guys seeing other factors. In our case here in western nebraska (class D2), our numbers are down a little, but look to hold steady for coming years. We have been very fortunate to get nearly all of our kids out each year for at least the last 30 years. We did have a couple not go out this season and a couple run XC, but I feel we are very fortunate to get 26 out of 30 out for football. I guess I'd say our tradition is what really helps us out. What are others people's issues or things that help them out. I will say, the kids now seem to be a little different than the kids from 10 years ago...or maybe I'm just getting old!

 

[alacyradio]

Here in central Nebraska I know of at least a few kids who were very good football players in the past but chose not to play this year because they wanted to make sure they stayed healthy for wrestling season.